Watson Farley & Williams – Greek Branch

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘The team is truly insightful not only regarding the most legal-related issues but also regarding the energy business and in general, a great strategic partner that provides relevant information of the dynamics of the renewable energy sector in Greece.’

• 'Virginia Murray has a deep knowledge of the sector and the market. She goes far beyond legal advice.’

• ‘Tasos Giannopoulos is a great lawyer and professional you definitely feel comfortable with. Tasos is the kind of lawyer you want to have by your side because of his extraordinary commitment, approachability, readiness and thoroughness, among others. He advises in a strategic manner considering the reality of the business and market, which is very appreciated especially when it comes to advice to a foreign company starting in Greece.'

• ‘Within the Greece market and renewable energy sector, Watson Farley and Williams is one of the most important law firms. They can combine the international experience with a strong knowledge of the local aspects. They cover all the legal aspects connected to a development process of renewable energy projects and are very well positioned with the most important players like the banks. ’

• 'Virginia Murray is very commercial and one of the best contract negotiators with whom I worked. Also her team follows the same approach and it is able to provide a service very valuable for the client like us. I would like to mention Eleni Stylianou, Maira Galani, Katerina Stringari and Tasos Giannopoulos.’

• ‘This Team has a deep knowledge of the energy sector procedures and legislation in Greece. This Team is always up to date with the recent developments both on the legal and the Business environment within the Greek State.’

• ‘Hard working Individuals, always on time, never had a delay on deliverables. Ample understanding of the energy environment (procedures and legislation) in Greece. Top person Virginia Murray: I bet that there is no other lawyer in Greece with so much knowledge on this particular subject. Asimina Papakosta, Matina Kanellopoulou the other Jewels of the Team.’

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Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Virginia Murray

Hall of fameWatson Farley & Williams LLP

Virginia specialises in acquisitions and financings in the Greek infrastructure and energy sectors, as well as real estate, corporate/M&A, insurance, mining and commodities transactions for both Greek and international investors and banks. Virginia graduated from Cambridge University in 1989 and practised as a barrister in London for five years before moving to Athens and qualifying as a Greek lawyer in 1998. She then spent ten years at a major Greek commercial law firm before joining WFW in 2007. Virginia is widely recognised for her energy, projects, finance and corporate/M&A expertise.

Rising stars

Maira Galani

Watson Farley & Williams LLP

Maira specialises in project and structured finance, mergers and acquisitions and regulations within in the energy sector. She has extensive experience in the Greek energy market and related regulations, environmental law and land rights, as well as advising on corporate structures and corporate governance, employment law and insurance law. Since joining the firm in 2007, she has worked on numerous complex share sale and acquisition transactions in the Greek energy and infrastructure sectors, as well as in privatisations. Maira is recognised as a rising star in Energy by Legal 500 EMEA and is described as ‘insightful and meticulous’, with ‘a very good knowledge of the energy legislative and regulatory framework’ by one of the largest legal publications.